I regretted getting there at 5 p.m. on a Friday, but my partner's mom knows The Cheesecake Factory's secrets — it turns out you don't have to join the main queue to eat in the bar area.

Every weekday from 4 to 6 PM local time, many Cheesecake Factory locations have a happy ... only offer the deal while sitting at the bar or bar area with high tops. Make sure to check in with ...